I had the chance to test the newest pattern from Sis Boom,
the Jeanine Jumper. I was so excited
when Jeanine (the sweet Scientific Seamstress assistant who the Jumper is named after) contacted
me about testing. I remember wearing
rompers and jumpers in the summer back in the 80’s when I was small and I had
been itching to make Em a romper for summer.
I love rompers for summer, they are so easy to pull out and
slip on, and comfortable for running and playing. This romper has a great design with elastic
straps that make it really easy to get on and off, my almost 2 year old can
even get this one off all by herself.
I made Em’s romper with some quilters showcase fabric from
JoAnn’s and added a little bit of white crocheted trim below the yoke. The fabric costs about $5 a yard and I used a
coupon, so this whole romper cost me less than $3! Woohoo!
The pattern has cutting lines so you can make the romper any
length from shorts length to pants length.
I wanted a retro romper look (like the ones I mentioned I wore in the 80’s)
so I went with the shortest cutting length and added the optional elastic
casing at the waist. I always forget to
prewash my elastic and it shrank quite a bit the first time I washed this
romper. So now it is even shorter :) the elastic cinches up above her chubby
toddler thighs, I love it!
The pattern comes in sizes 3-6 months all the way to 13/14. I made the size 2 for Em and it is a perfect
fit.
The romper comes together quickly and this one has been worn
at least once a week since I finished it. I think she may be getting more
Jeanine Jumpers for her summer wardrobe soon!
